These grilled potatoes have a crisp outside but a mushy interior. This meal makes a wonderful side dish and is quite easy to make. We serve them with sour cream and green onions!
| Prep Time: | 5 mins |
| Cook Time: | 25 mins |
| Total Time: | 30 mins |
| Servings: | 4 |
Ingredients
- 2 large russet potatoes, scrubbed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Poke potatoes several times with a fork; place onto a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high power for 5 minutes, turning potatoes over halfway through.
- Slice each potato open lengthwise; microwave for 2 more minutes.
- Brush oil on the cut sides, then season with salt and pepper. Cook on the preheated grill until potatoes are tender on the inside and crispy on the outside, 15 to 20 minutes, turning halfway through.
Reviews
Easy and outstanding recipe. Finally managed to get my daughter to eat potatoes! Added granulated onion and garlic, but otherwise made as specified. Thanks!
These were wonderful and very easy and fast to make. We had them for company and everyone loved them. I will be making them again and again.
Delicious and so easy! Added extra seasoning- paprika, roasted garlic, parsley
Cut them into chunks leaving skin on before putting them in the microwave for a bit. Lots of EVO and added Keg seasoning, S&P! Amazing. Thanks for the recipe. The only thing is I didn’t end up making enough as they were such a hit!!
Followed recipe exactly as written. I did take the advice of the writer and put olive oil, salt and pepper on skin as well as on the top. Olive oil provided a nice crisp to the potato. Will definitely make this again during the hot Summer months. Topped my potato with a dollop of sour cream. Nice!
Really good recipe, next time I may add some rosemary or garlic for a pop of flavor. Cooked great on the grill!
I did change this a little because I was making italian pork chops. I coated both sides with olive oil and and sprinkled them with italian seasoning. Next time I’ll use more potatoes because they were gobbled up while I tended the grill
Excellent side dish! I used a spicy blend of seasonings instead of just salt and pepper but I’m sure just salt and pepper would have been great as well. I will definitely make these again!
Great easy way to cook perfect potatoes. I used some old bay spice too as I like it on potatoes.
Super good with great flavor!
These potatoes are tender and delicious! I made these as is first and then for a summer Bbq I added some extra flair by grilling skin side up first and then when I flipped them, topped with some chopped, cooked bacon and cheese and served with sour cream that I mixed with lime and chives. To do so, I scooped a small well in the flesh side after baking and halving to hold the bacon and cheese on the grill!
This is a great technique for grilling russet potatoes. I used the advice of some reviewers and brushed on olive oil and salt and pepper seasoning after halving the potatoes, and that resulted in a crispy exterior, skin included. Will use this technique again and again!!
So easy and yummy! We have used this several times this summer and will definitely stay on our grilling menu for a long time!
This was a great idea for a recipe! Our potatoes turned out crisp on the outside, soft on the inside and had the bonus of that grilled flavor. Im always looking for something to grill that isnt meat, and this is a winner. Next camping trip i go on I’ll just toss some already nuked potatoes in the cooler and have the bad boys ready to go! We dipped ours in sour cream and Franks red hot sauce.
Delicious! Prepared as directed. a great side dish! The second time I made these I also added fresh garlic, parsley and basil to the oil, so good!
I sliced my potatoes I about 1 inch rounds.. Microwaved per recipe.. Marinated in a oil, salt pepper, paprika, onion salt..and an additional spice that compliment that nights meal… (I use this recipe often) I grill on med high heat, turning often until I have golden brown grill marks and a somewhat crispy skin. Serve immediately with main course.. These can be warmed in the oven next day.. Microwave will not crisp them, if that is your goal.
A 10 star way to do fries over a fire pit!
A favorite for BBQing.
Loved this recipe. Making again today for a family BBQ. We just added toppings we like (cheese, bacon bits, sour cream, and green onion) right on top, then picked up and enjoyed! Good recipe for a young cook too.
Simple and delicious!
A great way to finish baked potatoes when grilling. We have done the microwave and oven combination to speed up the process for many years, but finishing it in the grill when you already have it running was awesome. I did coat the entire potatoes halves with olive oil and sprinkled with kosher salt and pepper. Really did not need any butter or sour creme added!